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Read the information below. Print out your assignment. It will be due tommorrow.

 PASSWORDS

Your passwords help protect your computer and yoru files form tampering by strangers.  Passwords also protect your private identity information, including your screen name or Email account.  Only your parents should know your password.  Never give a password to ANYONE else....not even your friends.

Don't use passwords that are easy to guess-like your nickname or your pet's name.  combinations of letters, numbers, and symbols are harder to crack than just words.  Change your password regularly.  And-most importantly-never use private identify information in your password.

PERSONAL WEB SITES

Personal Web sites provide a great opportunity for people who want to publish their writing, photography, artwork, or display their computer programming skills. 

The audience is anyone--and maybe everyone--in cyberspace.  Before including private identity information on a Web site, talk it over with your parents or guardian.  To be safe, never give your last name--especially if you choose to show a photo of yourself.  Instead of a photo, you might want to your a drawing or yourself or something else.  If you want email from people who visit your site, use an address that does not reveal your last name.

VISIT THE WEBSITES

Check out each of these sites. Refer to the assignment handout and answer each of the  questions on the page.

 Site One

Site Two

Site Three

Site Four

 BE CYBER SMART!

Know the kinds of private identity information that online 'friends' may try to get from you.

• full first and last name
• postal address
• name of school
• school address
• email address
• phone numbers
• calling card number
• credit card number
• social security number
• mother's maiden name
• your parent's place of work
• photos in which you can be recognized

ASSIGNMENT:

 Print out the assignment below. After reading your assignment, complete your worksheet. It will be due tommorrow.